New York Times Best Selling Author of A Child Called "It", The Lost Boy, A Man Named Dave and Help Yourself
 
In a word, Dave Pelzer embodies Esprit Spirit, Humor. & Wit. As a child, his resilience enabled him to overcome extreme life-threatening obstacles. As an adult, his inspirational message and sense of Manor and wit have empowered countless individuals throughout the world to overcome their challenges whether personal or professional-to meet and achieve their goals head-on.
 
Dave Pelzer is recognized as one of the nation's most effective and respected communicators addressing corporate groups and human service professionals, Dave's presentations provide an emotional and encouraging message that touches the hearts of the audience. His keynotes and seminars target internal motivation, overcoming obstacles, and personal responsibility.
 
Dave has experienced a truly extraordinary life as a child; he nearly died several times by the hands of his mentally disturbed, alcoholic mother. At Age 12, Dave was rescued and placed in foster care until he enlisted in the U.S. air Force at age 18. As a young adult, he was determined to better himself-no matter what the odds.
 
As a member of the armed forces, Dave was handpicked to midair refuel the highly secretive SR-71 Blackbird and the F-117 Stealth Fighter, which played a major role in Operations Just Cause, Desert Shield, and Desert Storm.
 
Some of Dave's distinctive accomplishments have been recognized through a number of awards, as well as personal commendations from Presidents Reagan, Bush, and Clinton. In 1990, he was the recipient of the J.C. Penney Golden Rule Award, making him the California Volunteer of the Year. In 1993, Dave was honored as one of the Ten Outstanding Young Americans. He joins a distinguished group of alumni that includes: Johns F. Kennedy, Richard Nixon. Anne Bancroft, Orson Welles, Walt Disney, and Nelson Rockefeller. In 1994, Dave was the only American to be honored as The Outstanding Young Persons of the World. He also carried the coveted Centennial flame for the 1996 Olympics.
 
Dave's first book, A Child Called "It. "and his latest book, Help Yourself, have been nominated for the Pulitzer Prize. Dave is one of the only authors to have four books simultaneously on the New York Times Best Sellers List and the first author to have three books simultaneously on this list in trade paperback. All four books are highly acclaimed throughout the world. Dave's incredible life's story was featured on The Montel Williams Show, Sally Jesse, and Barbara Walter's The View.
 
Dave's unique and intriguing outlook on life, coupled with his 'Robin Williams" like wit and sense of humor entertain and encourage men and women to overcome any obstacle while living life to its fullest. Dave is a living testament of resilience, faith in humanity, and personal responsibility. This is what makes him one of the most exceptional and unequaled personalities of today. As an author, educator, and consultant Dave has dedicated his life helping others . . to help themselves. Experience the ultimate victory of the human spirit. Experience Dave Pelzer.
 
 

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